How do I know if I got a brand new unit? I just placed an order 2 days ago for the nuvi 765 at the $209.99 price. However the packaging box I received today came from:Amazon Returns Center in Lexington, KY. The box also had "If tape is broken, do not give clear receipt..." taped to the box ends. I've ordered from Amazon several times and I haven't noticed it before.Anyway the GPS box seems ok, only a slight bulge, nothing was sealed taped. The GPS unit itself was covered in cardboard dust.How can I tell what I got was brand new and not refurbished?When I powered the unit it was pretty standard default.Thanks. How do I know if I got a brand new unit? I just placed an order 2 days ago for the nuvi 765 at the $209.99 price. However the packaging box I received today came from:Amazon Returns... » Read More How do I know if I got a brand new unit? I just placed an order 2 days ago for the nuvi 765 at the $209.99 price. However the packaging box I received today came from:Amazon Returns Center in Lexington, KY. The box also had "If tape is broken, do not give clear receipt..." taped to the box ends. I've ordered from Amazon several times and I haven't noticed it before.Anyway the GPS box seems ok, only a slight bulge, nothing was sealed taped. The GPS unit itself was covered in cardboard dust.How can I tell what I got was brand new and not refurbished?When I powered the unit it was pretty standard default.Thanks. « Show Less
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yep - i agree - i ALMOST ordered it last night...glad I didn't. even more interesting will be the price they'll have when it's offered by amazon direct - i am still trying to decide between the 765T and the 265 WT, which, by the way has become 7 bucks cheaper than last night !!!MediaHub - i feel like we will both end up with a good in-car nav - let's keep in touch here and try to make a good decision. www.gpsrmagazine.com has a great review/analysis of 265WT and 765T...
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Yea, Garmin doesn't use shrink wrap but I think what is drawing the responses is the odd UPS box with the Returns Center address that Amazon is using to package the units. Not the standard Amazon box and it has the tape with the theft message all over it.With that being said, my unit appears to be new.
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Mine already had the 2010 maps preinstalled so I didn't try to update. A little off topic, but one thing that bothers me however is that the 765t I got is a bit inaccurate for my home address. My nuvi 260W is right on target for my home address while the 765t shows that I am about 800 ft away from my house. I tried it out on non-residential targets and the 260W was always right on target while the 765t was off about 50 to 200 ft. Not quite sure what the issue is but the 260W appears to have a more sensitve/accurate chip set.
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yeah but that's not all the 265WT lacks - i am concerned about the built in speaker audio quality for blue tooth when i use my phone - with the 765T, because it has a headphone out, i can route the audio to the car stereo or add better external speakers if the built in sucks..,.265WT doesn't have a headphone jack, so you';re stuck with built in audio... (the mp3 thing on 765T i may or may not use...but I probably will...)... and I also read somewhere that the 765 has better TTS quality... idk - i am gonna wait and see when amazon updates... but i hear ya 265WT is a great deal right now..
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I am really wanting this unit, but worried about the "refurb/new" thing ... should I be concerned? were you guys able to update maps on ALL those that suspected "used"? ... should I go ahead and get it ??
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It looks like Amazon has heard the concerns and they have taken the 765T off from direct sales. Hopefully, they will issue another statement describing what the problem is.
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I got my 765T today and the shippng box list the return address as "Amazon .com Returns Center. My receipt also says Amazon.com Returns Center. The unit have a screen protector of Gramin Map. I hope it's new. The manual was in a taped plastic bag which didn't look like if it was tampered. The back of the unit have a little scruff mark but don't have any finger prints to indicate if it was a used model. I did not have a sealed tape on my box.
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LOL yeah they put this notice on it:"....Item Under ReviewWhile this item is available from other marketplace sellers on this page, it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!)We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible."Let's wait and see- i think it;s a (+) sign that they're looking into it - i mist say I have NEVER had a problem with amazon since I became a customer, and i hope they'll keep up that standard... LOL yeah they put this notice on it:"....Item Under ReviewWhile this item is available from other marketplace sellers on this page, it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!)We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible."Let's wait and see- i think it;s a (+) sign that they're looking into it - i mist say I have NEVER had a problem with amazon since I became a... » Read More LOL yeah they put this notice on it:"....Item Under ReviewWhile this item is available from other marketplace sellers on this page, it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!)We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible."Let's wait and see- i think it;s a (+) sign that they're looking into it - i mist say I have NEVER had a problem with amazon since I became a customer, and i hope they'll keep up that standard... « Show Less
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The one I received was brand new in the manufacturer's packaging. I bought directly from Amazon, not from the marketplace.
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Mine was not new, it is refurbished. But this was included in the item description. It did come in original box packed professionally and securely. It works great and its hard to believe its not brand new.
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I ordered it with 5 other items because it was an amazon carrier and I needed to have over 35$ worth of items, so I got a very large box and it was very discrete. As far as I noticed, it just said it was from amazon, so be sure to buy the one from amazon and you should be fine.
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At Audio Video Communication our Unit Its Brand New. Amazon did not show the Option to sell it as New. We reported to Amazon but nothing yet. Buy it from us. We will send you a current and new unit.
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This item is 100%Brand New from Garmin . It is not refurbished or used !Get it with original box and accessories.The Price is cheap because it is the last unit .Shablol
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For the most time, When AMAZON advertise the Item to be BRAND NEW, it normally is. I can not say anything for the SUB-SELLERS on Amazon, cuz that is an individual matter from case to case. As one of our fellow Amazonian's mentioned earlier, he/she had received a Used item direct from Amazon. thou rare, the restocking is done by human interaction, and that always leaves the margin for error to happen. but I believe, and from personal experience, Know that amazon.com will stand behind their product and will adjust any such errors promptly. I can say that based on my experience with Amazon.com, some 18 yrs or so, since the Mid 1990's For the most time, When AMAZON advertise the Item to be BRAND NEW, it normally is. I can not say anything for the SUB-SELLERS on Amazon, cuz that is an individual matter from case to case. As one of our fellow Amazonian's mentioned earlier, he/she had received a Used item direct from Amazon. thou rare, the restocking is done by human interaction, and that always leaves the margin for error to happen. but I believe, and from personal experience, Know that amazon.com will stand behind their product and will adjust any such errors promptly. I can say that based on my experience with... » Read More For the most time, When AMAZON advertise the Item to be BRAND NEW, it normally is. I can not say anything for the SUB-SELLERS on Amazon, cuz that is an individual matter from case to case. As one of our fellow Amazonian's mentioned earlier, he/she had received a Used item direct from Amazon. thou rare, the restocking is done by human interaction, and that always leaves the margin for error to happen. but I believe, and from personal experience, Know that amazon.com will stand behind their product and will adjust any such errors promptly. I can say that based on my experience with Amazon.com, some 18 yrs or so, since the Mid 1990's « Show Less
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The one I purchased was new. It will usually indicate Refurbished in the title or description if it is being resold.
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***UPDATE!!!*** I JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM AMAZON.COM THAT STATED MY GARMIN NUVI 760 WAS SENT OUT TODAY AND WILL ARRIVE TOMORROW!!!! HOLY MAN THAT IS FAST SERVICE!!!! I just ordered it yesterday...I guess it wasn't on back order after all. And I did the free standard shipping and I'm getting it within 2 days of ordering! Cool! I love Amazon.com!!! To think of all the frustration I got from dinking around with a few of those cheap online dealers...I canceled an order from Broadwayphoto.com because of the terrible customer service and the wait time on the back order was 8 WEEKS! I called two more online sellers with simuliar responses. I am doing the happy dance that I canceled with them and ordered here! Ordered mine today for $249.99 w/free shipping...seems the GPS is on backorder till 11/24...just one week. Everywhere else I've tried to order from online is BO'ed for up to 8 weeks. Hope Amazon comes through for me again at this terrific price!
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Amazon screwed me again. The second tablet is also "open box". The seal on one side is broken, which actually allows you to open the box without breaking the second seal. And, sure enough, from the look of the items inside, it's clear that it's a returned/refurbished USED tablet. I'm thinking of reporting them to my state's consumer affairs bureau.
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Mine was refurbished ($54). Regular price was $129.99. Mine came from MoneySavingDeals but was fulfilled by Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime is a special class of Amazon service with free 2 day shipping. $79 a year to belong. The 3rd party seller had a 30 day warranty on this item I believe but whenever your purchase is fulfilled by Amazon prime returns are a snap. Don't have to talk to anybody. Just print up the pre-paid return UPS label. I got mine April 2nd. It looks brand new and works perfectly. The ones on the Amazon site now are not from MoneySavingDeals, and have a delivery charge. I would wait for one on Amazon Prime if you are a member. Hope this helps. tommytomted
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I just ordered one , so I'll let ya know when I get it. Hopefully its just an open box return. Too bad you cant go look at them . The Amazon Warehouse is an affiliate of Amazon.com , so I assume they are reputable and you can return it if not satisfied.Bob
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I DON'T think that the different boxes have anything to do with refurb's. Neither Amazon nor Logitech is that stupid. I think this is either Amazon or Logitech, or both - are clearing out their warehouse(s) of the 10s. The 'blister' and 'black w/Velcro' packaging pre-date the 'silvery-blue' box. The easiest way to establish if your toy came from the later production runs??? Does your toy include "Comply" tips??? If not, then YOUR toy has been bouncing around for awhile. Only the latter (approx. last 18 months) runs have the "Comply" bud cushions. The prior runs have those useless (IMHO), yellow foam cushions- which where replaced by the preferable "Comply" cushions. Hope this helps- best, a. UPDATE 12.05.10 @ 3.30AM Eastern: PO dropped it off today; I got a VERY THIN black presentation box with a velcro dot, this box is inside a stronger cardboard box. This is NOT the 'old' black box, this might be Amazon's frustration free packaging. The black box comes across VERY cheap, considering that this is suppose to be a $400 item- the black box communicates SUPER CHEAPNESS! The item is NEW, the exterior cardboard box makes the packaging satisfactory for transport, but the interior black box DOESN'T communicate that this is a premium product. I've received $20 no-name china 'toys' in superior, more impressive packaging. BTW, the cardboard box was sent in a shipping box, so there are three boxes in total. Considering that it's the earbuds that count, not the box- I'm OK. BUT if I'd paid the usual $300+ - I would be very upset at the tissue-paper quality of the black box. So may I suggest that you forget about the packaging and simply enjoy the magnificent 10s! a.
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The one I received was new and didn't seem refurbished or repackaged in any way. We have been happy with ours so far.
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The box is sealed like a new one but I guess it says 'refurbished'. Am not sure though.
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That's what I figured ! Good customer service , hey ! It took 3 day to get a response to my email from warehouse.YOU won't believe this ........ they have 2 open box units listed now on amazon for $400 more than what I paid thaaaaaaaaaaa! I just spent 20min. on the phone with an amazon gal in Manilla explaining the deal and she agreed and sent them an email. At least I learned not to trust them. Hope you guys luck out better. Let us know what condition they are in.
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It came brand new to me. I've been using it for a while now. I didn't notice it to be refurbished.